Taxonomic Name: Monarda bradburiana

Common Name: Eastern Beebalm

Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Garden: English Garden

Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8

Bloom Time: May to May

Height: 12-24 inches

Light Requirements: Full sun, Morning shade with afternoon sun, Morning sun with afternoon shade

Flower Color: Purple

Wildlife: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees

Special Characteristics:

• Native
• short
• compact
• clump forming
• Scented foliage
• Brilliant fall color with leaves turning burgundy
• Spreads slowly
• does not reseed aggressively
• Seedheads provide winter interest
• Deadhead to prolong summer bloom
• Resistant to powdering mildew
• Rabbit tolerant
• Deer tolerant